An article in the Orange County Register on March 5, 2008 is one that families go through with or without the support of friends. The wife of 35 years and her two teenage sons were facing the changes in her husbands behavior. Before she knew his diagnosis, she found it hard not to be angry with his new persona and his personality changes.
The very confortable life they lived as a family would be changed forever. She is no longer a stay-at-home mom, her role is now head of household. His illness progressed to the point that he now resides in an assisted living residential home near the family home.
The wife said "Thank God we have long-term care insurance. In addition, she recommends anyone going through this should find a good support group and a good neurologist or psychiatrist.
She suggests calling the Alzheimer Association to get connected with support groups and doctors. This family (even with teen age sons) did Long-Term care planning and purchased long-term care insurance. At least they had the insurance to cover this long-term care event. It doesn't change the fact that her husband has changed forever, but a relief that the assets the family has are protected.
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